You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment.

VivAer® Treatment

It's time to breathe easy.

The non-invasive VivAer treatment can help if you persistently experience:

  • ✓ Trouble breathing through your nose
  • ✓ Nasal congestion
  • ✓ Difficulty sleeping
  • ✓ Challenges breathing during exercise

The Clear Choice for Clearing Nasal Blockage

If you have nasal obstruction, finding a long-term solution often meant invasive surgery or continued use of medications. Now Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat can offer you significant, lasting relief with the VivAer treatment.


VivAer uses low-temperature radiofrequency technology to gently remodel your nasal passage and improve airflow. By precisely targeting the source of the nasal blockage, VivAer has been clinically demonstrated to help patients breathe better and improve their quality of life. This treatment is performed right in our office, and patients typically return to normal activities on the same day.

Non-invasive

Non-invasive

No incisions, minimal discomfort and can be performed in your doctor's office.

Zero Downtime

Zero Downtime

Patients typically return to normal activities on the same day.

Lasting Relief

Lasting Relief

In a clinical study, VivAer has been shown to significantly improve quality of life and provide long-lasting relief in 96% of the patients.¹

Am I a Candidate?

"The sleep alone was incredible after the VivAer. My breathing has improved dramatically. I have more energy. I am more awake in the morning. I'm more focused in the morning when I'm working out. Breathing is easier. I have more air in my lungs... It was a great experience for my entire physical and mental health."

-Rob, VivAer Patient

Does your insurance cover VivAer treatment?

Give us a call at (828) 322-2183 for help checking your insurance coverage. You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment.

See How VivAer Works

How VivAer Works
Patient Story
Patient Story
Am I a Candidate?

Frequently Asked Questions

How does VivAer work?

Nasal obstruction is caused by an anatomical narrowing or blockage in the nasal airway that can hinder airflow and make it feel difficult to breathe through your nose.

Using low-temperature radiofrequency technology, VivAer gently remodels the nasal passage, precisely targeting the narrowing or blockage, to improve airflow. The treatment has minimal discomfort, and once it's finished, you can typically get right back to your normal activities.

What are the benefits of VivAer?

VivAer has been demonstrated in clinical studies to improve nasal breathing and provide lasting relief.

  • 96% of patients experienced significant improvement in nasal breathing¹
  • 89% of patients reported getting a better night's sleep²
  • 94% of patients improved their ability to get enough air through their nose during exercise or exertion²

Is VivAer covered by insurance?

You may be eligible to use your Medicare or insurance benefits towards VivAer treatment. If you have any questions or would like help checking your insurance coverage for VivAer treatment, please call us at (828) 322-2183.

Your Local VivAer Specialists

Carolina Ear Nose & Throat

Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat Sinus and Allergy Center was originally founded as Viewmont Ear, Nose & Throat by Dr. Harry L. King in 1979. In 1998, with the addition of Dr. Harrill, the practice began a transformation to a regional provider of ENT care and became Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat.

In 2011, Graystone Ear Nose and Throat joined Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat Sinus and Allergy Center. With the addition of Dr. Mauldin, the practice has grown to its current staff of eight physicians and three physician assistants. This has allowed us to provide more expansive and convenient patient care.

Our practice includes physicians who have trained at some of the best medical schools and ENT programs in the country. The combination of physicians and health care professionals offers the best otolaryngology resources in the Catawba Valley area. Our physicians are dedicated to making this region a leader in both medical advances and health care cost containment.

Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology available. Our sinus and allergy center offers in-office CT scanning and digital image guidance surgery of the sinus and skull base. We offer allergy testing and complete allergy care including personalized immunotherapy. Our voice and swallowing clinic offers videostroboscopy, pH probes and esophageal manometry. Our clinic supports in-office ultrasound for thyroid surveillance and neck biopsies. We are also able to offer ENG for the evaluation of balance disorders.

Carolina Ear Nose & Throat

304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601

1446 East Gaston St, Ste 101 Lincolnton, NC 28092

149 W Parker Rd, Ste C Morganton, NC 28655

322 Mulberry St SW Lenoir, NC 28645

(828) 322-2183

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Patients: It is important that you discuss any potential benefits and risks of a specific treatment with your doctor to decide whether it is right for you. Please consult your treating medical professional regarding specific questions and important information related to VivAer® indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. Rx only.